WEEKLY WATER CHALLENGE.(LIFESTYLE)

From: The Capital Times | Date: August 29, 2005 | Copyright information

Summer's ending, school's starting, and we're looking forward to autumn. Here's a review of what we covered over the summer in the "Weekly Water Challenge." The quiz, produced by the Dane County Office of Lakes and WaterSheds, has appeared on Mondays in The Capital Times.

Take the quiz online at www.danewaters.com (click on Weekly Water Challenge). There are no helpful hints this time.

You'll learn some surprising facts and be entered to win one of many prizes. But here's the catch: You have to get all answers correct to be eligible for the drawing.

You have until 8 ...

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